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Parchal

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Parchal

Parchal works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lagoa, 10km from Benagil Sea Cave.

Parchal is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 5,019, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Parchal sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Parchal to your route.

About Parchal

Parchal is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality (concelho) of Lagoa, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Estômbar e Parchal. The population in 2011 was 4,019, in an area of 3.86 km2. It is situated in the northwest part of the Lagoa Municipality. Parchal serves mainly as a bedroom

Read more community for Portimão, and many of its residents travel daily across the Rio Arade to work in the neighboring municipality.

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Where is Parchal located?

Parchal is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1383 latitude, -8.5170 longitude.

What is the population of Parchal?

Parchal has a population of approximately 5,019 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,019
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.1383, -8.5170

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Parchal

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Silves Castle

Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.

9 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Benagil Sea Cave

A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.

10 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Praia da Marinha

A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Praia do Camilo

A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Ponta da Piedade

A spectacular headland of golden sandstone arches, grottoes, and sea stacks rising from turquoise waters near Lagos.

15 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fóia (Serra de Monchique)

The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

21 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Praia da Falésia

A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Parchal

  • 21 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 44 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
  • 46 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 58 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Parchal.

Ferragudo

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 1,973

Portimão

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 38,487

Estômbar

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 8,590

Lagoa

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 6,301

Carvoeiro

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 10,141

Alvor

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 5,272

Mexilhoeira Grande

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 4,029

Silves

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 10,917

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